Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup green onions (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature for about an hour.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and cranberry sauce. Mix until smooth using an electric mixer.
- Fold in chopped pecans and green onions until evenly distributed.
- If desired, add honey to taste and mix thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Toast the pecans lightly before adding them for enhanced flavor. Customize by adding diced apples or pears or a dash of cinnamon for warmth. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
